upsurge

Example Sentences

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“The upsurge in oil prices is leaving an appreciable imprint on global inflation,” Citi analysts said in a note on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Scientists say that last year's upsurge was driven by fast-growing numbers of bears, combined with a falling human population, especially in rural areas.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Some observers have predicted an upsurge in migration in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

Alternatively, its upsurge might indicate that the virus has become more infectious — a very concerning, albeit less likely, development.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

The early 1950’s had seen such an upsurge in the budworm populations.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson